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Sandy Creek Baptists viewed Reformed doctrine of election "troubling"

Emir Caner, President of Truett-McConnell College, writes an informative piece on the Sandy Creek tradition in the latest volume of the Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry published by New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Contra the view of many Southern Baptist Calvinists who dismiss virtually all theological distinctions between the Sandy Creek Baptist tradition and the so-called Charleston Baptist tradition, Dr. Caner suggests that "The Reformed definition of election was particularly troubling to those birthed out of a Sandy Creek (Separatist) heritage." He then quotes from famed Baptist historian, George... Read more →

Braxton's List: a Georgia Baptist leader speaks out about cyber-bullying

While social media bullies continue their endless crusades in recklessly making life as miserable as possible for those whom they vow to harass, one Georgia pastor steps to the plate and knocks it out of the park. The following short piece by Vadalia First Baptist Church pastor and former Georgia Baptist Convention president, Bucky Kennedy, was recently published in The Christian Index 1 As the Index notes, Pastor Kennedy reflects on the death of Braxton Caner on July 29. The 15-year-old Texas high school football star was the son of... Read more →

Reformed apologist back to slamming the Caner family

Less than two weeks ago, Dr. Ergun and Jill Caner laid their precious fifteen year old Braxton to rest. Attending the memorial was both excruciating and liberating. Families frequently grieve perhaps more excessively when the one passing on is a young child. Over the past two weeks, many have showed their love and support for Dr. Caner and his family, some showing support by flowers and cards, others giving a gift to a memorial fund set up in Braxton Paige Caner's name, and still others silently but effectively lifting up... Read more →

Caner to Caner: Little brother in north Georgia gets a challenge from his big brother in south Georgia

Way to cool. Let's see if little brother can match the senior Caner. Georgia Baptists are in for a fun ride when the competetion between north and south Georgia Baptist schools heats up. Enjoy... Caner to Caner: a Fall Challenge from Brewton-Parker College to Truett-McConnell College from Brewton-Parker College on Vimeo. Read more →